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American Independent Taekwondo

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  • For Ages 6-10, Our Kids' Taekwondo classes are held once a week on Monday night from 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM. This kids’ program is designed to take 24 to 36 months. Led by our great instructors, this class introduces Children to the benefits and disciplines of martial arts.

    Learning martial arts is a proven way for Children to improve their balance, learn confidence, respect for others, and drills to enhance task-oriented focus and listening to the instructors. Our children’s classes teach the foundation of healthy exercise and life skills that they can carry into the week.

  • Our classic Taekwondo classes for Ages 10 to adult carry on the traditional training experience AIT is known for. Let Taekwondo add long lasting value to your weekly workout! Many adults find Taekwondo to be a great workout that is amore fun way to lose weight than lifting weights or running.

    Open to all ranks, the classic session focuses on the building blocks of TKD. With self-defense, fighting, katas, and more, the classic class is essential for all students. We are a family-oriented school, and it is common to have a parent and child in class together, each on their own martial arts journey.

  • Our students often begin Taekwondo as a means of learning self-defense. These teachings includes bunkai or bunhae from traditional and mixed martial arts philosophies.

    Our curriculum trains our students in practical techniques that enable the student to remove themselves from a dangerous situation by using techniques instead of strength. We pull from multiple martial arts to create foundational moves our students can use to defend themselves. Each maneuver is regularly drilled to give our students confidence in real-world scenarios. Our training builds on itself, increasing the student’s capacity and their confidence.

  • Sport karate and point sparring is an important part of our martial arts classes. Sparring builds self-confidence and mental toughness, and many of our students find that it is the most fun part of their martial arts journey.

    Our school regularly attends 3 or more regional martial arts competitions each year, and multiple fight nights are held with nearby schools, providing a constant rotation of new training partners for our students to learn with in an open and mixed martial arts environment.

  • American Independent Taekwondo is a martial arts school in Springfield, Mo. and surrounding area, whose goal is to grow with you toward reaching your God given potential.

    Through routines in physical activity, cardio, self-defense and sparring, the body is strengthened. Through the discipline of katas, techniques and focus, the mind is disciplined, and practical skills of self defense, self discipline, and confidence are cultivated.

  • In all of our classes, we seek to glorify Christ, and a moment is taken each class to honor Him. The 6 tenets of Taekwondo are lived out in our lives as we each strive to become better examples of Courtesy, Integrity, Perseverance, Self–Control, Indomitable Spirit and Victory.

    While many Martial arts studios schools offer a free class or two, AIT exists to be a ministry, and there is no charge for our classes. We are committed to helping students of all walks of life learn martial arts training, while helping our students find spiritual and personal growth.

Why Martial Arts?

We are an opportunity to commit yourself to a constant challenge of mental, spiritual and physical growth through the practice of traditional Taekwondo.

In this Martial Arts School you will practice in the spirit of Taekwondo, learning honor within yourself, loyalty to your instructors, and respect for everyone around you. We believe the value of our martial arts school is in the impact we have in our community, right here in Springfield Mo. and the surrounding area.

Benefits of martial arts Include

  • Stress Relief

  • Life Purpose

  • Physical Exercise

  • Emotional Regulation

  • Self-Esteem

  • And more!

-WebMD

What People Are Saying

My kids have attended for close to 3 years now. I see growth in all areas of both kids. The instructors are geared to teach and help kids fill their potential in martial arts as well as life. The spiritual part is amazing as they word it to put in everyday life. The school is for kids as well as adults. I wouldn’t put them anywhere else.

— D. Taylor

Awesome Taekwondo School! This school has a great history and the current instructors are continuing the legacy. There is an emphasis on traditional Taekwondo and the respect that goes along with it. The instructors are amazing and do a wonderful job finding ways to help each person on their martial arts journey. Great atmosphere for a family!

— A. Feistel

My son has been attending for 9 months. Impressive, high quality instruction. Positive climate. Love the confidence and respect this discipline instills. Also appreciate the Christian foundation of AIT

— J. Anglen

Leadership

Aaron and Jenna Burks of Springfield Mo, are 3rd Degree Black Belts and are the Head Instructors of AIT. They are supported by Austin Alcorn (5th Degree) and Steve Brown (10th Degree).

Teaching in the style of Nam Seo Kwon, and in the direct martial arts lineage of Jhoon Rhee, they are passionate about traditional Taekwondo and the arts. They were trained from their very beginning by Steve Brown, the founder of AIT.

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